Nightmare Beach

On a sun battered stretch of Miami during Spring Break, trouble is simmering beneath the bright beaches and neon nights. Edward Santer, a biker kingpin nicknamed Diablo, stands on the verge of execution for a murder he denies committing. He proclaims his innocence and swears that vengeance will reach the living from the grave. Not long after, an enigmatic rider shows up in town and begins leaving a trail of deadly electrocutions among partygoers. As investigators chase the strange pattern, residents worry that Santer's former gang may be stirring from the past, and a chilling link starts to surface.

Released in 1989, Nightmare Beach was directed by James Justice. The project draws on ideas from Umberto Lenzi and Vittorio Rambaldi, pairing a bright beach setting with grim horror and a pulp minded premise.

Critics treated it as a late 80s horror thriller that leans into beach culture and a vengeance laden mystery. The film looks at guilt and retaliation, the lure of infamy, and how crowds react when chaos hits a sun soaked resort town.

The title never became a mainstream cultural touchstone, but it has a small foothold in cult horror circles for its odd juxtaposition of sun drenched visuals and brutal set pieces. A modest cadre of fans keeps it alive through retro screenings.